Suspension check (Every 10 000 miles (15 000 km) or 12 months)

Routine maintenance and servicing / Suspension check (Every 10 000 miles (15 000 km) or 12 months)

1 Raise and support each end of the vehicle in turn and inspect the suspension components for signs of excessive wear or damage as follows.

2 Inspect the suspension balljoints for wear and the dust covers for any signs of splits or deterioration. Renew if necessary.

3 Check the track control arm (wishbone) and anti-roll bar mounting/pivot bushes for signs of excessive wear and/or deterioration and again renew if necessary.

4 Check the shock absorbers for signs of leakage and the suspension to subframe and body mountings for signs of corrosion (see illustration).

29.4 Check shock absorbers for leakage